Dr Bowers is currently a director of COWI and the project director, on behalf of National Highways, for the tunnels contract of the Lower Thames Crossing. He has worked in civil engineering and transport infrastructure systems for 35 years and is a specialist in the delivery of transport tunnels and underground structures. He also has extensive experience in the maintenance and operation of these assets.
Previously, Dr Bowers was head of profession for civil engineering and the built environment disciplines at Transport for London. Prior to that he was head of tunnels for London Underground. In these roles he gained rich experience in engineering risk management, regulation, technical assurance and technical direction for both new works projects and the management of existing assets.
He was also an expert panel member for the Washington DC Red Line tunnel refurbishment, and the expert panel chair for the Silvertown Tunnel review.
Dr Bowers is a chartered engineer, a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, and the Geological Society, as well as a BTS member.
He completed his PhD in mining engineering at the University of Leeds in 1997.
Dr Bowers is also involved in a range of wider professional activities. He has lectured at University College London and the University of Cambridge, and been the Steering Group Chair for the Cambridge University Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction.
He is the author of technical papers, has given invited lectures and contributed to industry best practice publications. He was also a member of the BS6164 (Code of Practice for Safety in Tunnelling) committee.
Dr Bowers was nominated by Steve Parker of Keystone Tunnelling in recognition of his unwavering commitment to our profession and his exceptional dedication to nurturing the next generation of tunnellers”.
“Keith has played a leading role in developing LU’s risk-base engineering management to support successful delivery of LU’s capital programme. He has promoted technological development and more efficient construction through the controlled adoption of new technologies.”
